Where have you taken inspiration from for this year’s Showhouse?GB: I went through Pinterest, and everything I had pinned I went through and thought of what reminded me of “coastal”—what was light, fresh, and young, but also a bit more modern and transitional. Once I knew what the architecture was and the kitchen style, then I went through and pinned a lot of kitchen things—but also ideas for tiles, bathrooms, colors, fabrics, and patterns. I also went through fabric lines that I knew were more light and airy.

How would you define the Lowcountry aesthetic?GB:I would say it’s traditional with a twist, like a modern classic. There are a lot of traditional aesthetics in Charleston, but then there’s definitely a younger, more modern feel that comes into play depending on what generation you’re in. It’s a good mix—definitely casual, but elegant feeling.

Which rooms were you most looking forward to designing for the Showhouse?GB: The kitchen is always exciting… and the master. Those are always the selling points that people want to see, and get excited to see. I think those rooms are what make the biggest impact.

Does this year’s Showhouse have any unique challenges that you were excited to address?GB: I would say [the biggest challenge was] meshing the very traditional architecture with a feeling that doesn’t make it too traditional or too contemporary with the interiors. I wanted to make it transitional with a modern, classic feeling that can apply to everybody.